28 June 2017 Term 2 2017

RICHARD VARHA HIGH

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Teacher awards

SCO

Debate

Sifunda Kunye Lab (Cami

Sport

SK Sports tournament

Top achievers 2017

Prefects 2017

Notices

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Presented by:

Misokuhle Vanda & Simisa

Gwayishe

Edited by: Jolande Swartz

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DEVELOPING HUMANITY THROUGH EDUCATION

THE principal, Mr S.J Adonis keeps pushing for a better future for the School ,not alone, the

teachers show commitment and love for their work.

The innovation of prefect system together with the policies that are implemented and fol-lowed by the school always bring out what is good for the school and thus the future for the students is amplified.

Teacher awards 2018

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STUDENT CHRISTIAN ORGANISATION

Our school (SCO) brought the school together through the word of god as the preached and played

piano to rejoice and praise the love of God.

Teachers were very supportive and praised the word of god alongside learners, they also got in-volved in the programme of the day and preached.

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Sifunda Kunye Lab @ Richard Varha

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our school debate society packed with young and eager minds(grade8 and 9s) under the guidance of experienced debaters, with the spirit of debate they

represent our school in every debate competition with fire and boldness.

Words of encouragement: Do not let fear make you its slave, be brave and conquer every challenge you face.

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2018 for Richard Varha has been a blast, trying to balance beautiful minds and working for distinctions whilst

developing students skills through extra mural activities.

(RIGHT)The new deputy principal Mr TISO(in red) and the school principal Mr ADONIS(in blue) showed their sup-

port for the different sport codes.

(LEFT) The school rugby team showed great determination as they played their heart out and won the match.

RIGHT) the netball first team

(LEFT) the netball second team

Both first and second team showed great char-

acter and brought great challenge to their oppo-

nents

the soccer team showed great ambition

as they won the match against their oppo-

Teachers came to show their support to the

different sporting codes and ensure learner

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SIFUNDA KUNYE SPORTSDAY 2018

On the3de of March 2018 we took part in the Sifunda Kunye Sportstournament in Zwelitsha..

Thank you to our coaches and our principal Mr Adonis for supporting our teams.

Both our teams did very well, our girls soccer team walked away as winners of the tournament and

our rugby came back from the tournament with 4th place.

Our school enjoyed the event and would like to thank Sifunda Kunye for sponsoring this event. We

are looking forward to our next tournament on the 5th of May 2018.

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TOP ACHIEVERS 2017

PLEASE PLACE STAMP HERE

Congratulations to the top achievers in each grade as follows:

Grade 11 (194 Learners)

Grade 10 (265 Learners)

Grade 9 (278 Learners)

1st

Peter Sisonke (11C) 8th

Gwayishe Simisa (11D)

2nd

Nokele Onela (11A) 9th

May Asemahle (11D)

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Sigabi Litha (11D) 10

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Dlakavu Lusanda (11C)

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Quma Ovayo (11A) 11

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Booi Anathi (11D)

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Zindela Sivenathi (11A) 12

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Phuphani Zizipho (11A)

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Gladile Sakhumzi (11A) 13

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Simoyana Simbulele (11A)

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Bonani Valentine (11D) 14

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Datini Esihle (11B)

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Puwani Azukiwe (11A)

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Mayoli Simamkele (10A) 8th

Mfanta Siyamthanda (10A)

2nd

Cakwebe Lilitha (10A) 9th

Mvoto Siziphiwe (10A)

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Qomiyana Unam (10A) 10

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Mathanjana Luyathenjwa (10A)

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Daniso Zukhanye (10C) 11

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Nakani Simamkele (10A)

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Dyasi Hlela (10B) 12

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Ngcangca Avuyile (10A)

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Sontashe Anam (10D) 13

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Mbalula Africa (10C)

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Bevu Khanya (10A) 14

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Mahote Lindokuhle (10D)

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Ngam Siphumle (10A)

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Jezile Qhayiya (9D) 8th

Dyantyisi Manqoba (9E)

2nd

Dyantyi Khanyolwethu (10E) 9th

Vara Sonwabiso (9B)

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Booi Sinalo (9C) 10

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Ngesi Iviwe (9D)

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Tyobeka Juliet (9C) 11

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Mfenqe Liyema (9B)

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Fass Alomzi (9B) 12

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Best Sinoyolo (9A)

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Mahlaza Siphelele (9E) 13

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Macanyana Lingelihle (9C)

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Moya Thembalethu (9E) 14

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Diko Asakhe (9B)

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Dweba Zuqhame (9E)

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PREFECT SELECTION 2018

The school has introduced a prefect system from 2017 to try and control issues of discipline

within the school. Only learners in Grade 11 and 12 are selected as prefects and this is based

on top performing learners only.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

All learners in Grade 10 and 11 are made aware that it is compulsory for all learners to

have ID documents. No learner is allowed to register for the National Senior Certificate

without having an ID. Learners who do not have IDs by the beginning of Grade 12 will

not be registered for Grade 12 examinations.

Well done to Kalawe Siyamth for receiving 3rd place, Kalawe received the MEC award for excellent grade 12 results and was awarded a full scholarship.

28 June 2017 Term 2 2017

RICHARD VARHA HIGH

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An Angel

Choir

Our New Science lab

Our computer lab

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Presented by:

Ms Toto & Newsletter club Misokuhle Van-

da & Simisa Gwayishe

Edited by: Jolande Swartz

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An unexpected and tragic death of a wonderful soul who dedicated her life in doing good and helping those in need, A mother figure to her students and a sister to her colleagues, Not only the school is in shock but the community as well.

It would never be a dull moment whenever she is around, even though we live in a bitter cruel world she would al-

ways show you the bright side of things, respect and kindness was her language. She had a positive influence on her

kids and treated students as her own.

Her memorial service was on the 30th May and she was put in her final resting place on the 2nd June, she will be dearly missed and we shall never forget you and all you did for us as students, teachers and the rest of the school staff.

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Our school choir participated in the king Williams town district school choirs competition which was held in Zwelitsha, The choir got first place in 2 out of 3 songs and progressed to the next round which was held in Mdantsane. The choir didn’t make it to the district competition but there are good news, even though the choir did not progress forward Vuma Sinesihle made it to the district competition as she one 1st place for her solo soprano in Mdantsane.

Our school choir participated in the king Williams town district school choirs competition which was held in Zwelitsha, The choir got first place in 2 out of 3 songs and progressed to the next round which was held in Mdantsane. The choir didn’t make it to the district competition but there are good news, even though the choir did not progress forward Vuma Sinesihle made it to the district competition as she one 1st place for her solo soprano in Mdantsane.

At the district competition which was held in mthatha she managed to get position 3 out of 12

schools that were there, we as the school are very proud of her and we are grateful to her for show-

ing that we as Richard Varha do not only succeed academically but also musically.

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Science students from Dimbaza will no longer rely on their imaginations when doing experiments as the UWC has sponsored Richard varha high school with a new science lab which will not only benefit Richard varha high school but neighbouring schools too. With 1200 grades 8 to 12 learners Richard varha high school has been ranked as one of the top performing schools in the Eastern Cape Province in science. Under the careful supervision of the school principal Mr.S.Adonis(middle) the science lab will help neighbouring schools with their science practical’s thus this will help bring the schools together and this will guarantee a much high-

er pass rate for Dimbaza schools and could increase the pass rate of Grade 12’s in the Eastern Cape province.

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With the presence of MEC for Education Mr. Mandla Makupula a plaque was put in the science lab.

Learners from the school performed a traditional dance in celebration of Richard varha high school succeed in aca-demics and other extra mural activities, which the school participates in, the school choir also welcomed the guests with a beautiful melody/song in which kick started the event/ceremony on a soothing note.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

All learners in Grade 10 and 11 are made aware that it is compulsory for all learners to

have ID documents. No learner is allowed to register for the National Senior Certificate

without having an ID. Learners who do not have IDs by the beginning of Grade 12 will

not be registered for Grade 12 examinations.

SCHOOL will reopen for the 2nd term on the 10 of April 2018

28 June 2017 Term 2 2017

RICHARD VARHA HIGH

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Well done

White blazer

Sifunda Kunye writing camp

Sifunda Kunye mobile library

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Www.richardvarhahighschool.com

Presented by:

Ms Toto & Newsletter club Misokuhle Van-

da & Simisa Gwayishe

Edited by: Jolande Swartz

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This all started on the 24th of August 2018. This young scientist, Misokuhle Vanda set out to compete

with other scientist from other schools in the hole of the East London district. This was the fairest and most

broad competition. His project was about an electric sock that will improve our society. He introduced this

sock as the ELECTRONIC WINTER HEAT.

His goal is to limit the sicknesses like colds and flu as well as other diseases. As we all know that the feet are

the first to get cold in a humans body. By doing this he is improving our environment, some people would not

see the need but when the cold weather strikes you will find it useful. We are so proud of our fellow mate and

this has encouraged us to want to be an achiever like him, we all look up to him.

He is one of many top achievers even in his school work, he is part of our leadership body at school. He has

inspired us a lot. He won silver in the competition and got selected in the top 7 to compete in nationals which

will be held in Pretoria

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At Richard Varha High School, learners are appreciated

and motivated to perform exceptionally in their

Studies and extra-mural activities.

The White Blazer was introduced. The first student who

were awarded with this blazer was Sinesihle Vuma , who

performed a solo soprano at a provincial level, she also

has a scroll of being a prefect, she is not only talented,

She also has the brains.

This blazer motivated other learners to perform

exceptionally in their extra-mural activities. It showed

them that there is a reward for everything you do.

"I felt important and special, because all my hard work

was appreciated." said Sinesihle. "Sinesihle is a hard

worker.

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On the 30th of August we were requested to participate in a national science week, this itself ex-

plains what this week was about. The Science Week was all about science we got a chance to par-

ticipate in activities like math and science quiz, Lego robotics, bridge building, science posters, sci-

ence projects and science debate. The science week theme; deepening our democracy through sci-

ence, was exciting to all the children that participated. Schools namely: West Bank High School,

Xolani High School, Bisho High School etc. There were different activities. Here`s some reviews on

how we took part in the national science. This program is for young scientist and this is what they

said "When I first got there I felt so scared and excited, at the same time confident, when I first ar-

rived because there were a lot of schools. When presenting my research, my fact ,I felt good like I

was moving seas, matter of fact like I would touch the sky. When I came out of the room I felt confi-

dent and knew I did my best. Here is another review from a student who did a different activity ,the

science poster .She is one of three students of her group ."I was shivering and scared but as time

felt cool and ,I relaxed as I saw other students, I adapted to it."

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On the 31of August to the 02 September 2018, Richard Varha students attended a writing

camp where their creativity and writing skills were improved.

It has been effective in more ways than one. Learners whom attended the camp have shown

great leadership skills. They have been writing poems and helping others unlock their poten-

tials. This has changed plenty of student’s attitudes towards writing.

“I enjoyed the camp. I enjoyed all the educational and fun activities, also I enjoyed meeting

new people, who are as creative as me” said Liyema Booi, one of the

students who attended the camp. “The activities we participated in helped us mentally. We

gained more knowledge. We had chance to put our knowledge to use

on something beneficial to us” said Bianca Echefu.

Richard Varha is not only a school of brilliant minds. It is a school of writers and poets.

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Sifunda Kunye mobile library @ Richard Varha